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Chemistry

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Geography

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Secondary

£40.00

GCSE

£40.00

A-Level

£40.00

University

£60.00

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£40.00

GCSE

£40.00

A-Level

£40.00

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Personal Description:

I am a full-time Geography teacher with previous experience as a Head of Subject. I have teaching and tutoring experience across GCSE, AS & A-Level across a variety of examination boards (Edexcel/AQA). I am also currently completing a MA in Educational Leadership from Warwick University. I am particularly effective at supporting pupils in their examination preparations, looking closely at structuring essays to minimise lost marks. Furthermore, I support pupils to understand and use a variety of case studies, building a clear application of evaluation to answer a wide variety of questions.

Tutoring Experience:

I have taught GCSE and IGCSE Geography across multiple exam boards, both as a class teacher, Head of Geography and tutor. In all occasions, I have achieved exceptional results and as a tutor, I have consistently achieved A's and A*'s. I have also delivered A-Level tuition across Edexcel, AQA and OCR, both as a class teacher (AQA) and as a tutor (Edexcel, OCR). In the recent 2015 results, 90% of my tutees achieved A grades, which for many was many grade boundaries above their school and their own expectations. I have now taken on a new role as a Geography teacher and an exceptional school which has recently been recognised as the second best school in the country for exam results across GCSE and A-Level.

Tutoring Approach:

I am an enthusiastic tutor, capable of supporting all young people to both enjoy Geography and to build a clearer understanding of the modules and examinations within the course. I have worked with many pupils as a tutor and mentor and feel very capable at understanding the client and forging positive and successful relationship. I often use a variety of text book, resource and past exam papers to facilitate discussions, examination preparation and case study application.

Philip's Feedback

Date Registered:

14/09/2014

Date Last Logged In:

04/12/2016

Tutees Providing Feedback:

9

Tutees Providing Positive Feedback:

9 Av. 4.89/5.00

PhilipFrom Peter (5/5): (GCSE Geography)Geography had been my son's weakest subject until he met Philip. I must say Philip is an excellent tutor, reliable, highly competent and willing to go an extra mile to help my son. He is so inspirational that my son has now developed a great interest in Geography and he even wants to do Geography for his GCSE! Philip set homework after each lesson and marked every essay of my son with details and would go over them with my son so that my son would know what to improve. Thus, his essay writing skills have improved a lot. Most importance of all, Philip only took few lessons to help my son rebuild his confidence on Geography and my son actually looked forward to Philip's lessons every week. My son found his lessons very useful and knowledgeable. Philip was also quick to respond to my texts and always punctual and flexible if changes were requested. I am very pleased that my son's grade in Geography sprang from C to A* in the recent exam which helped him win the scholarship. I have no hesitation in recommending Philip as a tutor. Thank you Philip.

PhilipFrom Mark (5/5): (GCSE Geography)Phil is an excellent tutor and he has made a real difference towards helping me with my studies.

PhilipFrom Pam (4/5): (A-Level Geography)HI Philip, I have decided to book someone who lives much closer to us.
We were disappointed that you couldn't get to us yesterday.
Your responses online were very quick, but we didn't want to have to worry about this situation happening again,
regards, Pam

PhilipFrom Naomi (5/5): (A-Level Geography)Phil has been really helpful towards my AS resit and A2 geography. I contacted him very last minute so had two crash course revision techniques and would not have been nearly as confident without his help. He has helped a lot with my exam technique and manages to make a very long session enjoyable. I would highly recommend him as a geography tutor.

PhilipFrom Emmanuel (5/5): (GCSE Geography)

PhilipFrom Michael (5/5): (A-Level Geography)Philip is a very conscientious and reliable tutor who clearly takes time to prepare the relevant A2 material for my son before each session. He is obviously very enthusiastic about the subject and imparts this and his knowledge in a way that is both understandable and carefully targeted to meet the needs of the forthcoming exam requirements.

I would recommend Philip to anyone who wishes to understand Geography in greater depth than is perhaps provided by the curriculum.

PhilipFrom William (5/5): (A-Level Geography)A Excellent tutor who has moved my grade from a U in As geography to a solid B, still looking to get reach a A grade in As. He puts in a lot of time outside to mark my work and find useful resources that will help with my understanding of the subject. A lovely tutor who is very easy to get along with and i would recommend him to anyone who is wanting a tutor who is enjoyable and where your grades will improve dramatically due to this passion to make me you succeed and inspire you to work harder outside of your tutor sessions.

PhilipFrom Michael (5/5): (A-Level Geography)Simon was a reluctant student who was not at all keen to attend his sessions with Phil. After one meeting his attitude to his work was transformed - it was amazing! Phil treats Simon as an adult learner, he has built his confidence and focussed on exam technique. Simon is now enjoying his work - he is making huge progress and we are very pleased and grateful for his support.